Getting unstuck

[Overthere]

HI everyone!
Ok: I've installed Kubuntu, and I got lots of effects going on my desktop: cube, wobbly windows, even the snow falling! Then I got to spinning the cube (six-sided, of course..) and wham! I've got a double-layer hexagon and a frozen screen!

Is there a way to reboot when the computer's stuck, without cutting the power?

Thanks!
Brian

[VMC]

HI everyone!
Ok: I've installed Kubuntu, and I got lots of effects going on my desktop: cube, wobbly windows, even the snow falling! Then I got to spinning the cube (six-sided, of course..) and wham! I've got a double-layer hexagon and a frozen screen!

Is there a way to reboot when the computer's stuck, without cutting the power?

Thanks!
Brian
Keyboard method:

Alt+SysRq+b = Boot

try this for help
Alt+SysRq+h = Help

[Overthere]

NEAT! It worked!
Thanks VMC, I owe you one!!

Brian

[benerivo]

What key is SysRq?

[VMC]

What key is SysRq?

On my keyboard its the one on the bottom of Print Screen and to the left of Scroll Lock key.

[benerivo]

Thank you, i have found it on my keyboard. It doesn't seem to work in any way, but it's nice to know what it might do.

[VMC]

Thank you, i have found it on my keyboard. It doesn't seem to work in any way, but it's nice to know what it might do.

For example, hold all keys down at the same time Alt+SysReq+b , to reboot.